Benina International Airport, designated IATA code BEN and ICAO code HLLB, is the main commercial airport serving Benghazi, Libya's second-largest city. The airport is located in the Benina district, approximately 19 kilometers east of Benghazi city center. The airport has historically served as a key hub for domestic and regional international flights connecting Libya to neighboring countries and parts of Europe and the Middle East. Operations have been significantly affected by the ongoing Libyan civil conflict, resulting in periodic closures, reduced schedules, and infrastructure damage. Despite the challenging security environment, Benina International has remained one of the more active airports in Libya, serving as the primary aviation gateway for the eastern part of the country under the authority of the Libyan National Army-aligned administration.